Archive for the 'Pond Design' Category

Aeration unit for pond 20×30 meters

Sunday, November 16th, 2008

photo credit: ebbdogI was looking at an unit and I was wondering if this all I need. what I’m looking for is a complete system that is not too expensive. I have a pond that is about 20×30 meters. if this is not a complete system, could you please give me a [...]

Pump recommendation for watergarden 3′ waterfall

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

We have a 1080 gallon watergarden in our school greenhouse. We would like to put in a 3′ waterfall plus have some type of fountain. Dimensions are 12×4x3. What pump would you recommend and other supplies. photo credit: peggydavis66

Koi Pond with Vortex Filtration and Gunite Walls

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

I am building a koi pond, approximately 3500 gallons, about 170 sq.ft. surface, about 3 feet depth, under screen enclosure so Florida. I would like to use a 3 tank vortex filtration system only for filtration with a small hp (1/4 or so) pump. I will have a waterfall with about a 1- 1 1/2 [...]

Uniseals instead of Bulkhead for Bio Filter

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

hello i have a small buissnes, and currently use bulkhead fittings for doing koi ponds, i used alot for my bio filters and they leak after time, mark james told me that you have something better, uniseals, i was wondering if you could send me a sample of one so i can see for my [...]

Waterfall Repair - small water feature

Monday, May 19th, 2008

photo credit: mannyh808
i am repairing a small water feature it holds approx 500-600 gal of water and has a 10 ft wall that serves as a slight waterfall.need some advice as to what kind of pump and filter would be sufficient to get this feature back up and running with he least hassle [...]

Second Pump to bring water for PreFilter

Monday, May 19th, 2008

photo credit:Craig RodwayWave Pressurized Pre-filter, Do I need a second pump to bring water to the pre fliter? I have a brand new 3700 gal. pond and I am gathering info to make my first purchase the right one. I am also looking at an Aquadyne bead filter, the 2.2B is probably to [...]

Connecting a Savio Skimmer

Monday, April 14th, 2008

I have a Savio Skimmer with a bulkhead Female 2 Inch fitting(internal threads)I need pvc to connect to this fitting for a 2″ pvc flex hose. Then at the other end of this 2″ tubing I need to connect to a 3″ bottom drain for my pond (90′+ reducer for 2″)…

Koi lighting for quarantine

Friday, March 21st, 2008

Good morning. I have three new (and expensive) koi in quarantine in your 450-gallon holding tank in the garage. I plan to keep them there through the winter. Right now, light is afforded by two 100-watt flood lights, a window and two-car garage door when it’s open. What light would you recommend for the Koi’s [...]

New Pond Setup

Friday, March 21st, 2008

New to Koi Pond scene. Local adviser suggested I need de-chlorinator and someone to get me started as I bought a house with a pond and need technical help-thanks

Breeding Facility for Goldfish Pond needs help

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

I am looking at buying a larger air pump then the usual aquarium filters i have a 5000 gallon ‘fancy’ goldfish pond, three quarantine tanks and this spring will be setting up 5+ breeding ponds. i would like to have something that could aerate all if possible there [...]

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